Chapter 51

John Bennett saw Clara closing in, almost side by side with him. Suddenly, he swerved—intentionally. He was trying to shove Clara off the track. One wrong move and she'd go flying down the cliff. Perfect outcome. A flash of cold malice passed through John's eyes. "Go to hell!" With a vicious turn, he gunned it toward her. But Clara had seen enough of John's races before. She knew his dirty tricks like the back of her hand. "Oh no, John's pulling the same stunt again!" Nick shouted as he watched the monitor, panic written all over his face. Even the usually composed Nicholas shot up from his seat, fists clenched tight, his eyes locked on the screen. Everyone was holding their breath for Clara. At the betting table, the mood flipped. Everyone thought North was done for. Just when people were about to cheer for their wins, the room fell silent in disbelief. Back to the race. Clara had anticipated John's move from a mile away. Just as he was about to run her off the road, she slammed the g